Companies in High Wycombe

United Kingdom|52.5% formed since 2020|10% inactive|Data updated 19 Oct 2026
10,411
Active

10,411 active companies are based in High Wycombe according to Companies House records. Out of 12,466 companies ever registered here, 1,293 are no longer active — a 84% survival rate. The area has seen significant recent growth, with 52.5% of active businesses incorporated since 2020. Over half (65%) of active companies were formed since 2020, making this one of the UK's fastest-growing business locations. The most common industry sector is buying and selling of own real estate, with 494 companies. The area hosts 141 large enterprises, 119 small firms. High Wycombe is home to 210 FCA-regulated firms and 93 registered charities. Companies here hold 714 government contracts worth £3.0B in total. The average company age is 9.6 years. The earliest company registration in High Wycombe dates back to 1908.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, October 2026

10,411
Active Companies
12,466
Total Registered
1908
Oldest Company
52.5%
Growth (2020s)

High Wycombe is a growth hotspot — over half of its active companies were formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
10%
29%
55%
Pre-1990: 445
1990s: 369
2000s: 1,181
2010s: 3,586
2020s: 6,755

Data Signals

Governance
44,0025 src
Financial
35,07411 src
Risk
5,9928 src
Compliance
4,08517 src
quality
2,0416 src
Trade
1,7752 src
growth
7692 src
ESG
2496 src
innovation
1902 src
operational
1591 src
corporate_structure
331 src
regulatory
21 src

Business Landscape

The average active company in High Wycombe is 9.6 years old. There are 210 <Link href="/glossary/fca-financial-conduct-authority">FCA-regulated firms</Link> in the area. 93 registered charities operate locally.

9.6 yrs
Avg company age
210
FCA regulated
93
Charities

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 119 (44%)Medium: 13 (5%)Large: 141 (52%)

Government Investment

Companies in High Wycombe have been awarded 714 government contracts with a combined value of £3024.5M. See the Top Government Contractors report.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many companies are registered in High Wycombe?

There are 10,411 active companies registered in High Wycombe, out of 12,466 total. 1,293 (10%) are no longer active.

What are the main industries in High Wycombe?

The top industries in High Wycombe include Buying and selling of own real estate (494 companies), Management consultancy activities other than financial management (486 companies), Other letting and operating of own or leased real estate (484 companies).

How fast is High Wycombe growing as a business hub?

52.5% of currently active companies in High Wycombe were incorporated since 2020, indicating strong recent growth.

What data signals are available for companies in High Wycombe?

Our database contains 94,371 data signals across 12 categories for active companies in High Wycombe. The largest category is Governance with 44,002 signals from 5 sources.

When was the first company registered in High Wycombe?

The oldest company registration in High Wycombe dates back to 1908, spanning over 118 years of business history.

Data is updated daily from official UK government sources including Companies House. Information is provided for reference only.